Journal of Alzheimer's Disease
Tooth loss is tied to faster progression to dementia and death
In 22,205 older adults followed for 12.3 years, complete tooth loss increased the transition risk from mild cognitive impairment to dementia with a hazard ratio of 1.26.In 22,205 older adults followed for 12.3 years, complete tooth loss increased the transition risk from mild cognitive impairment to dementia with a hazard ratio of 1.26.
Cohort study of 22,205 peopleDementia